OuttaTheWayPECK
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I've looked through the site since becoming a new member and really enjoy reading how knowledgable so many here are, and willingness to inform those of us who need help. With that said, pleae forgive the simpleness of these questions as they may or may not be, but I need to know before I build my first truck for the business.
1. interested in the M809 series but looking to more then likely take the M818 and convert it to a cargo style with the troop seats and cargo top and etc etc.. really like the m35a2 keiser year of 71-72 (not positive on those 2 year dates, but someone had one he sold which was awesome, but not exactly what I'm interested in. looking more for the M818 and altering it.
2. interested in the LDT 465 multifuel engine. but only see strickly diesel engines in the these M809 and M818 trucks. however, I'm curious if there is any reason why one could not put the 465LDT into a M818? I mean in my mind anything is possible, I mean the tv shows for example Foose and trickmyride are a testiment to that fact that anything can be done. so If it is possible can you put the LDT 465 multifuel into a M818? if Not why? and please be specific if possible. I'd greatly appreciate it.
3. this might be a stupid question, but am I accurate in saying a PTO wench ? that is the type of wench that is run by the drive shaft and is NOT an electric wench. Also, lets say the ideal truck is out there but does not have the driveshaft driven wench on the front, and one opts for the electric wench, IS the electric wench cheap? does one really ultimately (if they want the wench on the front) want the drive shaft driven wench because of the strength and durability of it? what are the cons and pros? .... again please forgive me if I'm not accurate on what I'm talking about, I'm trying to learn before I spend the big bucks.
4. On the M818 - lets say you want the ZXL 53" rims / tires because of the look and height and increased HWY speed, I've read that the larger tires take away from towing ability? Also, on the M818, lets say you opt for the big ol tires and all, would the axles need to be moved apart to get those beast tires onto this series truck? Or is that only with regard to the M35a2 size trucks?
Basically, my desire is to build an M818 with all of the above ie. 53" ZXL on custom wheels, the PTO drive shaft driven wench on front and back, have the multifuel engine... most interested in the looks and size of the M818 but with the cargo look. again this will be for my new business which hasn't been completely launched yet. I've been getting my ducks in a row ahead of time and since you guys here obviously are AWESOME!!! I'd figure I'd ask before making mistakes on these trucks.
Thanking you in advance for all the advise and help.
Kelly
1. interested in the M809 series but looking to more then likely take the M818 and convert it to a cargo style with the troop seats and cargo top and etc etc.. really like the m35a2 keiser year of 71-72 (not positive on those 2 year dates, but someone had one he sold which was awesome, but not exactly what I'm interested in. looking more for the M818 and altering it.
2. interested in the LDT 465 multifuel engine. but only see strickly diesel engines in the these M809 and M818 trucks. however, I'm curious if there is any reason why one could not put the 465LDT into a M818? I mean in my mind anything is possible, I mean the tv shows for example Foose and trickmyride are a testiment to that fact that anything can be done. so If it is possible can you put the LDT 465 multifuel into a M818? if Not why? and please be specific if possible. I'd greatly appreciate it.
3. this might be a stupid question, but am I accurate in saying a PTO wench ? that is the type of wench that is run by the drive shaft and is NOT an electric wench. Also, lets say the ideal truck is out there but does not have the driveshaft driven wench on the front, and one opts for the electric wench, IS the electric wench cheap? does one really ultimately (if they want the wench on the front) want the drive shaft driven wench because of the strength and durability of it? what are the cons and pros? .... again please forgive me if I'm not accurate on what I'm talking about, I'm trying to learn before I spend the big bucks.
4. On the M818 - lets say you want the ZXL 53" rims / tires because of the look and height and increased HWY speed, I've read that the larger tires take away from towing ability? Also, on the M818, lets say you opt for the big ol tires and all, would the axles need to be moved apart to get those beast tires onto this series truck? Or is that only with regard to the M35a2 size trucks?
Basically, my desire is to build an M818 with all of the above ie. 53" ZXL on custom wheels, the PTO drive shaft driven wench on front and back, have the multifuel engine... most interested in the looks and size of the M818 but with the cargo look. again this will be for my new business which hasn't been completely launched yet. I've been getting my ducks in a row ahead of time and since you guys here obviously are AWESOME!!! I'd figure I'd ask before making mistakes on these trucks.
Thanking you in advance for all the advise and help.
Kelly
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